I have to keep myself accountable for my training...today I am not running. I had the Grand Daughters, it is now after 4pm and the wind is blowing so hard I can barely walk, much less run. I will have to increase my mileage for Saturday and leave it at that.
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It is more fun to have the kids, than worry about a run!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
First day of week 4
Two of the grand daughters are here today and we got a very slow start to the morning. They wanted to go shopping, pick up lunch while we were out, get a fruit smoothie and then come home to watch a movie.
I did not get a run in this morning so after we got home and they were eating lunch, I took off for a 30 min run. When I left it was warm and sunny. Remember, I live in Colorado. Five minutes into the run, the wind started howling, dark rain clouds were forming and it dropped about 10 degrees. Bummer, I had no choice but to continue my run on an unfamiliar trail. I ran 15 minutes, turned around and headed home.
I might try the trail again, not to sure at this time. It felt a little creepy because I did not see anyone but kept feeling like someone was going to jump up from the side of the canal.
I did not get a run in this morning so after we got home and they were eating lunch, I took off for a 30 min run. When I left it was warm and sunny. Remember, I live in Colorado. Five minutes into the run, the wind started howling, dark rain clouds were forming and it dropped about 10 degrees. Bummer, I had no choice but to continue my run on an unfamiliar trail. I ran 15 minutes, turned around and headed home.
I might try the trail again, not to sure at this time. It felt a little creepy because I did not see anyone but kept feeling like someone was going to jump up from the side of the canal.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
My first 5 miles this year!
I got up this morning but it was a little bit too cold for me to run...so....I had three cups of coffee...ate a bowl of cereal...checked my e mail....talked on the phone with Erin......bought my grand daughters birthday gift online....blog surfed..until the temp reached 39 degrees then I was on my way!
I needed a change of scenery so I drove to the Big Dry Creek trail , which I had not run in a long time, and forgotten about the small hills! I did pretty good but must confess, I stopped several times. The good news...I finished and actually ran 5.3 miles...So, Yippee for me!
Hope you have a spectacular weekend,
Shawn
I needed a change of scenery so I drove to the Big Dry Creek trail , which I had not run in a long time, and forgotten about the small hills! I did pretty good but must confess, I stopped several times. The good news...I finished and actually ran 5.3 miles...So, Yippee for me!
Hope you have a spectacular weekend,
Shawn
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Glorious Spring Day in Colorado!
Not only is it a beautiful day. I got off work early and was able to go for a run.
I usually run my best the first thing in the morning. I must have some mental block because my afternoon runs do not feel as smooth. In fact, today I felt like I had lead in my shoes or my @&&!!
When I got home I immediately came to the computer to upload my run from my Garmin and was so surprised to see that I had not done as bad as I thought! Yippee, maybe I will feel more positive the next time I run in the afternoon.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Hump Day!
I usually run my best the first thing in the morning. I must have some mental block because my afternoon runs do not feel as smooth. In fact, today I felt like I had lead in my shoes or my @&&!!
When I got home I immediately came to the computer to upload my run from my Garmin and was so surprised to see that I had not done as bad as I thought! Yippee, maybe I will feel more positive the next time I run in the afternoon.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Hump Day!
Monday, March 21, 2011
First Day of My 3rd Week!
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! I was so cold this morning. I checked the weather on TV before I started out, and it said 47 degrees. I guess I should have checked Thornton's temp because I nearly froze in my capris and long sleeved shirt. By the time I got home, my hands were beet red and felt so cold, I would not have been surprised if my fingers would have started to fall off one by one!
Ok, I admit we do not have any snow, but I am always dreaming of warmer weather.
I should have waited an hour because now it is sunny outside. Oh well, another run down, another check off the list!
Ok, I admit we do not have any snow, but I am always dreaming of warmer weather.
I should have waited an hour because now it is sunny outside. Oh well, another run down, another check off the list!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Second Week Completed!
This morning's run completed my 2nd week of training. I am getting stronger and my lung capacity has definitely improved. I feel positive and look forward to the coming weeks, and months, to see where this journey will take me!
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| Happy..Almost Spring! |
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursdays 30 min run
Happy St. Patricks Day
I hope everyone is having a spectacular day!
This morning my LifeLight group had a potluck breakfast at church. The food was fantastic and of
course I had to try everything. Oh, the egg casseroles, and french toast casserole, were just so tasty i did not want to quit eating.
When I got home, I had to get my 30 min run in before I started
I was so full, i did not know how I could possibly run, but I got out there anyway and actually felt pretty good.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Catch up on my training log.
We went to Loveland this weekend and I forgot to take my Garmin. I did remember my camera so I will add some pictures instead of the map!
Changed it up a wee bit!
Monday, instead of the run, Hubby and I walked my running path. The short path I run is 2.4miles and it has a pretty view, which will only get better as we head towards spring and summer. I took the pictures as we were walking..saw the same exact thing today!
Today, I got up early, ran the same path and had a pace of 12:05..not too bad.
Changed it up a wee bit!
Monday, instead of the run, Hubby and I walked my running path. The short path I run is 2.4miles and it has a pretty view, which will only get better as we head towards spring and summer. I took the pictures as we were walking..saw the same exact thing today!
Today, I got up early, ran the same path and had a pace of 12:05..not too bad.
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| About 5 minutes into the run |
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| Here I go..up the hill |
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| and up!! |
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| You can not tell what a climb this is but, believe me, it is a killer! |
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| This is the reward at the top! |
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| We still have snow by the river. |
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| Little bit of history. |
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| Almost at the turn around! |
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| Guess I better turn around, they won't! Horses at Sylvan Dale Ranch |
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| On the side of Sylvan Dale Ranch..great place to vacation! |
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| Awwwww..down hill |
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| Almost there! |
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| Mi Casa |
Monday, March 14, 2011
Contest Hosted by Skinny Runner
Skinny Runner is having a giveaway for compression stockings.
These socks, from CEP, will help prevent:
- Shin Splints
- Cramps
- Achilles Issues
- Fatigue
- Micro Muscle tears
- Vibration trauma
- Blisters
- Blood clots from travel
The winner will be able to pick their color of choice!
I want the pink ones!!!!!!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
First week..completed....ALMOST!
Today is the last day of the first training week. I feel very good about my effort, the only thing I did not get in was the easy walk but I walk enough at work.
This morning when I started my run the temp was 36, but it felt so much warmer in the sun. The only part of my body that felt cold was my hands, by the time I got back home, they were red and stinging...NOTE TO SELF..bring gloves next time!
I hope you have a great weekend!
Shawn
This morning when I started my run the temp was 36, but it felt so much warmer in the sun. The only part of my body that felt cold was my hands, by the time I got back home, they were red and stinging...NOTE TO SELF..bring gloves next time!
I hope you have a great weekend!
Shawn
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Change in the game plan.
I will be revising my training calendar to do my 30 min. runs on Thursdays, instead of Wednesdays. This will be the new plan for the next 6 weeks.
Colorado weather is beautiful today. When I started my run it was 62 degrees, clear blue skies and NO wind!
Colorado weather is beautiful today. When I started my run it was 62 degrees, clear blue skies and NO wind!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Mondays Training Run
RTo keep me on the right path, and accountable to my training , I will post the first 1/2 of schedule.
The picture of the Dreadmill is exactly what I looked like! The good thing is, I completed my 30 minute run and did not die of boredom in the process. Hubby can go to the gym and crank out 50 minutes on the Treadmill...me...not so much! I think the only thing that got me through the 30 minutes were all the different gadgets ,on that piece of machinery, to play with. I really enjoyed the interval pattern which worked muscles that I did not know were there!
Monday | Tuesday | Wed. | Thurs. | Friday | Sat | Sunday |
1. 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 3 miles | off |
2. 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 4 miles | off |
3. 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 5 miles | off |
4. 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 2.5 mi MM | off |
5. 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 6 miles | off |
6. 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 3 miles | off |
7.30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 7.5 miles | off |
8. 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 3 mil. MM | off |
9. 30 min run | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 9 miles | off |
10. 30 min | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 4 miles | off |
11. 30 min | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 10.5 miles | off |
12. 30 min | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 4 mil MM | off |
13. 30 min | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 12 miles | off |
14. 30 min | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 4 miles | off |
15. 30 min | off | 30 min run | easy walk | off | 14 miles | off |
I modified this schedule, originally the long runs were on Sunday with Monday off. Because I don't work on Mondays, and Sunday is Church, I changed it up a bit.
As you see, today was a 30 min run. PIECE OF CAKE...until I looked out the window! This morning it was foggy, windy, the temp was 20 and there was ice on the sidewalks. If you have known me for awhile, you know I had a nasty fall, while running, a few years back which cost mucho $$$$ and probably sent my dentist on a lovely vacation.
I do not run in bad weather but I had to get this run completed. $#%!@# ..off to the Gym to face the DREADMILL!!!!
As you see, today was a 30 min run. PIECE OF CAKE...until I looked out the window! This morning it was foggy, windy, the temp was 20 and there was ice on the sidewalks. If you have known me for awhile, you know I had a nasty fall, while running, a few years back which cost mucho $$$$ and probably sent my dentist on a lovely vacation.
I do not run in bad weather but I had to get this run completed. $#%!@# ..off to the Gym to face the DREADMILL!!!!
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| bing photo |
The picture of the Dreadmill is exactly what I looked like! The good thing is, I completed my 30 minute run and did not die of boredom in the process. Hubby can go to the gym and crank out 50 minutes on the Treadmill...me...not so much! I think the only thing that got me through the 30 minutes were all the different gadgets ,on that piece of machinery, to play with. I really enjoyed the interval pattern which worked muscles that I did not know were there!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
I love Saturday Morning's
I have always cherished Saturday mornings.
When the kids were little, they could sleep in then get up and watch cartoons in their PJ's while I made a big breakfast. Now that I am an empty nester, you would think that I would sleep in, get up read the paper in my PJ's and have a leisurely breakfast. NOPE, for some reason my internal clock starts ringing, or the cat's start meowing, and I am up at the crack of dawn. This morning was no exception!
I woke up at 5:30 and knew that was the end of sleep for me. I did not want to bother Hubby so like a bull in a china cabinet as quietly as I could, I stumbled through the bedroom knocking into the bathroom door tiptoed out of the bedroom with a cat in each arm. I had to take the fur babies or they would start their morning parade, marching up and down the bed, walking on Hubby's head, chest, legs and then sticking their cute faces right in front his, nose to nose, meowing "GET UP I WANT TO EAT"!
That is the way my morning started. I fed the cat's, watched a TV program I had recorded, checked my emails and waited for Hubby to wake up for breakfast.
How was your morning? Do you sleep in or are you an early riser? Do you hop out of bed with a big smile or are you a little grumpy before that first cup of coffee or tea? Do you get up and get ready for the day or lounge around in your PJ's until the afternoon?
Today's Run!
This week starts the training plan for my Marathon, the time of accountability! I will keep a log of each training day and hopefully the progress of improvement as the months pass. Here I come Chicago!
When the kids were little, they could sleep in then get up and watch cartoons in their PJ's while I made a big breakfast. Now that I am an empty nester, you would think that I would sleep in, get up read the paper in my PJ's and have a leisurely breakfast. NOPE, for some reason my internal clock starts ringing, or the cat's start meowing, and I am up at the crack of dawn. This morning was no exception!
I woke up at 5:30 and knew that was the end of sleep for me. I did not want to bother Hubby so
That is the way my morning started. I fed the cat's, watched a TV program I had recorded, checked my emails and waited for Hubby to wake up for breakfast.
How was your morning? Do you sleep in or are you an early riser? Do you hop out of bed with a big smile or are you a little grumpy before that first cup of coffee or tea? Do you get up and get ready for the day or lounge around in your PJ's until the afternoon?
Today's Run!
This week starts the training plan for my Marathon, the time of accountability! I will keep a log of each training day and hopefully the progress of improvement as the months pass. Here I come Chicago!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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